Bethesda
Bethesda, one of the most renowned communities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is known as a great destination for ethnic restaurants, boutiques, home décor shops and artistic and trendy hot spots. Additionally, as home of the National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine and the National Naval Medical Center, it is one of the leading biomedical research centers.
From award-winning theatre to independent films, downtown Bethesda’s Art and Entertainment District is filled with inspiring artists and art venues. Unique galleries and public art fill the streets. The Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District is managed by the Bethesda Urban Partnership, Inc.
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Capital Crescent Trail
11 mile biker-hiker trail running from west Silver Spring to Georgetown DC. The trail was formerly used as the Georgetown…
Fire NightClub and Lounge
Less than a half mile from the Bethesda metro station, Fire offers a full bar and nightclub. Restricted admission for…
Fuzion
0.2 miles from the Bethesda metro station, Fuzion nightclub is popular for after work cocktails or late night dancing and…
Gandhi Memorial Center
Houses headquarters of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation, a library and depictions of the life and activities of Mahatma Gandhi…
Locust Grove Nature Center
An ideal spot to watch birds and other small creatures in their real habitats. Includes child-friendly live animals and hands-on…
Parker’s American Bistro & Sports Bar
Enjoy Parker’s American grill and watch your favorite sporting event in the restaurant’s sports bar.
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A French restaurant bar & lounge that serves as a nightclub late Fridays and Saturdays. Less than half a mile…
Strike Bethesda
Strike properties offer stylish, glow-in-the-dark bowling with big screen video walls and a thumping sound system, as well as a…
Upcoming Events in Town
“Tunnel Vision” Art Exhibtion Call for Entries
Bethesda
Tunnel Vision will showcase the work of 12 artists inside the Metro Tunnel. Interested artists are invited to submit up to 5 images of their work. Each artist will be paid $500 for the license to use their image. If selected, artists will need to provide a high resolution file for their artwork to be printed on a poly metal material, size 4' high x 8' wide. Artists must be residents of Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C. There is a category for young artists, age 14-17, to apply. The deadline for submitting images for review is March 9, 2012
Next Fall
Bethesda
Next Fall captured the hearts and minds of Broadway, winning a 2010 Outer Critics Circle Award as Best New American Play and a Tony Award nomination for Best Play. Weaving a tale that's as funny, infuriating, and unpredictable as life itself, Next Fall is a contemporary love story that will make you smile, laugh, and perhaps even cry. The characters have irrational phobias, conflicting religious beliefs, and lingering secrets. They are two men in love, two parents in denial, and two friends on speed dial. "Artful, thoughtful and very moving" - New York Times. Recommended for age 15 and above.
The Snowy Day
Glen Echo
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first American picture book that featured an African-American child as the main character. The simple tale of a boy waking up to discover that snow has fallen during the night is brought to life in the magical world premiere. Peter celebrates the snow-draped inner city with a day of adventures-experimenting with footprints, knocking snow from a tree, creating snow angels, and trying to save a snowball for the next day.
